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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by wegga(m): 6:13pm On Aug 25, 2020
It depends on which Province you intend to move to. There is currently a high demand for IT professionals in the big cities. There are also opportunities for theatre as there is a growing Art industry. You'll for sure find a job faster with IT but the right Drama\Art school could also give you a connect right after graduation.
butterfly55:
Please advice, as a bachelors degree holder in Theatre Arts, what type of masters program should I apply for in Canada?

Or should I apply for a post graduate diploma in IT courses?

Please advice anyone

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Qualcoms(m): 7:47pm On Aug 25, 2020
Good evening great people. Please, kindly assist my knowledge with ur opinion/idea about any or all of these questions


1. A graduate of Elect Elect Engineering 2,1 (Telecommunication Option but flexible to other options for job sake) what Masters Programme will be good to take to secure at least a good job to earn a living for self and fiancée


2. Is it advisable to have a dependent fiancée join someone during the Masters Programme or both secure admission and move?


3. What state or location will be better to look at for a newcomer, considering self n fiance to school and settle down?

4. If we both secure admission, can the Visa Officer knows that same surnames are migration as couples and feel they may not want to return??


Please, I anticipate your response. Thank you guys ....God bless you all
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by wegga(m): 8:39pm On Aug 25, 2020
Please read to give you some perspective:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-votes-2019-cost-of-living-election-issues-1.5280090
https://pvtistes.net/en/dossiers/cost-of-living-canada/

1. Eng. is a good field to bring into Canada as the locals hardly go into those study intensive courses. The time taken to find a job after you're done school will depend on your luck and willingness to move across the country. The Job market is also unpredictable right now with all that's happening.

2. I would suggest only one of you does school at a time so the other person can work to support. That's just a personal opinion, you can both school and work at the same time, it might put a lot of strain on your relationship though.

3. See above links. That said, bigger cities have more opportunities for cash only hustles. the flip side is you might find yourself working 3 jobs just to make rent. smaller\cheaper cities have less hustle opportunities but you don't have to sell an organ to afford rent.

4. They don't really care as long as you show that you have enough funds to support yourselves. The country is currently looking to attract young couples to settle down and have Children over here. Some Express entry streams will actually give more points if you have a spouse.


Qualcoms:
Good evening great people. Please, kindly assist my knowledge with ur opinion/idea about any or all of these questions


1. A graduate of Elect Elect Engineering 2,1 (Telecommunication Option but flexible to other options for job sake) what Masters Programme will be good to take to secure at least a good job to earn a living for self and fiancée


2. Is it advisable to have a dependent fiancée join someone during the Masters Programme or both secure admission and move?


3. What state or location will be better to look at for a newcomer, considering self n fiance to school and settle down?

4. If we both secure admission, can the Visa Officer knows that same surnames are migration as couples and feel they may not want to return??


Please, I anticipate your response. Thank you guys ....God bless you all

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Qualcoms(m): 11:11pm On Aug 25, 2020
wegga:
Please read to give you some perspective:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-votes-2019-cost-of-living-election-issues-1.5280090
https://pvtistes.net/en/dossiers/cost-of-living-canada/

1. Eng. is a good field to bring into Canada as the locals hardly go into those study intensive courses. The time taken to find a job after you're done school will depend on your luck and willingness to move across the country. The Job market is also unpredictable right now with all that's happening.

2. I would suggest only one of you does school at a time so the other person can work to support. That's just a personal opinion, you can both school and work at the same time, it might put a lot of strain on your relationship though.

3. See above links. That said, bigger cities have more opportunities for cash only hustles. the flip side is you might find yourself working 3 jobs just to make rent. smaller\cheaper cities have less hustle opportunities but you don't have to sell an organ to afford rent.

4. They don't really care as long as you show that you have enough funds to support yourselves. The country is currently looking to attract young couples to settle down and have Children over here. Some Express entry streams will actually give more points if you have a spouse.



Wegga Thanks a lot. I really do appreciate your efforts to reply me.

You are lifted
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Qualcoms(m): 11:27pm On Aug 25, 2020
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Qualcoms(m): 11:27pm On Aug 25, 2020
wegga:
Please read to give you some perspective:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-votes-2019-cost-of-living-election-issues-1.5280090
https://pvtistes.net/en/dossiers/cost-of-living-canada/



I saw Bachelor Apartment, please what is the design
...like a room or what please?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Qualcoms(m): 2:42pm On Aug 26, 2020
wegga:
Please read to give you some perspective:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-votes-2019-cost-of-living-election-issues-1.5280090
https://pvtistes.net/en/dossiers/cost-of-living-canada/

1. Eng. is a good field to bring into Canada as the locals hardly go into those study intensive courses. The time taken to find a job after you're done school will depend on your luck and willingness to move across the country. The Job market is also unpredictable right now with all that's happening.

2. I would suggest only one of you does school at a time so the other person can work to support. That's just a personal opinion, you can both school and work at the same time, it might put a lot of strain on your relationship though.

3. See above links. That said, bigger cities have more opportunities for cash only hustles. the flip side is you might find yourself working 3 jobs just to make rent. smaller\cheaper cities have less hustle opportunities but you don't have to sell an organ to afford rent.

4. They don't really care as long as you show that you have enough funds to support yourselves. The country is currently looking to attract young couples to settle down and have Children over here. Some Express entry streams will actually give more points if you have a spouse.




Please Wegga, Like what strain do you mean or do you assume sir... school stress or something more? Please enlighten me
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Thermodynamics(m): 9:56am On Oct 05, 2020
hello, I studied mechanical and production engineering here in Nigeria, I'm currently applying to a university in Canada, but I have difficulty in choosing a specific engineering course.

I'm thinking of choosing between

1. Mechanical Engineering

2. Process engineering

3. Oil and Gas engineering

Can someone in Canada who knows how the system works please suggest the best option for me and explain the possible reasons why?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Thermodynamics(m): 9:56am On Oct 05, 2020
hello, I studied mechanical and production engineering here in Nigeria, I'm currently applying to a university in Canada, but I have difficulty in choosing a specific engineering course.

I'm thinking of choosing between

1. Mechanical Engineering

2. Process engineering

3. Oil and Gas engineering

Can someone in Canada who knows how the system works please suggest the best option for me and explain the possible reasons why?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by trublood(m): 10:29am On Nov 02, 2020
MayAmy:
Hi guys, I applied to MUN for Masters in Employment Relations (winter 2021). Please is there anyone else who applied for same?
Hi, I'm also thinking of applying for the same problem for the fall session. Any luck in your application? Did you get in?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Regene2020: 7:46am On Nov 15, 2020
ceemac:


I'm happy you are coming to UWO, I presently school there but unfortunately I am a guy and don't meet your description but I won't mind helping anyway that I can..

Please bring foodstuffs oo.. I will collect some Naija packaged ones off you.. Did I remember to mention that I have missed gala and meaty, abeg bring come ooo.. lol

Wish you safe flight, I will be happy to see you around!
bro I need to speak privately with you
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Kenzx: 1:54pm On Nov 19, 2020
Hello guys. I greet everyone here. Please I just nysc as at March this year and now with the whole covid and endsars thing which greatly affected my plans traveling to school in Canada. I finished from unilag Msc and bsc architecture but Omo as this country Dey I fit die before I start to make it. So Abeg for the people that lives and work in Canada as students please I need your advice on how to go about mine. Trust I’ve checked online for various schools and all what not but it’s like the deeper I get into it the more confused I become. So Abeg I need you guys advice on what to do. Please, if it’s possible I don’t mind texting via email. Thanks!
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Adeyinka112(m): 10:05pm On Nov 19, 2020
I'd like to know more about this. Thanks
sharone21:


Get a 1yr BSc degree in Cameroon first then proceed to Canada( including 1yr BSc top up for RN Nurses). Also, for all those who can't easily get degrees of their choice in Nigeria, study in Cameroon then, jet out to Canada. You can reach out to me for FREE INFO as the next admission is in October( usually January & October admissions).

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by NairaLuck: 8:10pm On Nov 26, 2020
Hello everyone who lives in Brantford Ontario, I am coming to CONESTOGA College

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Emmyirab(m): 8:41pm On Nov 26, 2020
Hello everyone.
If someone wants to send money to from Nigeria to Canada, what is the best means you'd use? Considering the scarcity of dollar in Nigeria and the high exchange rate.
Thanks.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Blavkmaann: 9:41am On Nov 27, 2020
I JUST FINISHED MY NYSC.....

After so much pressure from my roommate in Uyo, i applies for masters in Concordia, Montreal, .....
Long tiring story short, my VISA GOT APPROVED YESTERDAY!
I’m still basking in the euphoria of happiness (na me speak this English)

Sha sha sha.... what’s the update here..... I want to as one question!
IM A MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR, Film maker and COMEDIAN!

I want to be a freelance Videographer in Canada and also organize comedy shows, be a comedian in an African bar or something... sha I don’t want office work!

Is it possible?

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Blavkmaann: 9:45am On Nov 27, 2020
butterfly55:
Please advice, as a bachelors degree holder in Theatre Arts, what type of masters program should I apply for in Canada?

Or should I apply for a post graduate diploma in IT courses?

Please advice anyone

I’m a theatre art graduate too, I got accepted in journalism! Graduate diploma
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Chocs(f): 3:13am On Nov 29, 2020
Hello,

Your question is not clear. Are you looking for courses in your field? What do you want info about?



Best wishes
Kenzx:
Hello guys. I greet everyone here. Please I just nysc as at March this year and now with the whole covid and endsars thing which greatly affected my plans traveling to school in Canada. I finished from unilag Msc and bsc architecture but Omo as this country Dey I fit die before I start to make it. So Abeg for the people that lives and work in Canada as students please I need your advice on how to go about mine. Trust I’ve checked online for various schools and all what not but it’s like the deeper I get into it the more confused I become. So Abeg I need you guys advice on what to do. Please, if it’s possible I don’t mind texting via email. Thanks!
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by GboyegaD(m): 3:26am On Nov 29, 2020
sontelme:
Dear Team,

please i need to find out if i can work and pay my fees of $8K per semester. the truth is am self sponsored and will coming to canada soon

i await your response.

regards

Find a job on campus either facilities management (cleaning) or any of the food stores on campus. You can work up to 40 hours. Reduce your course load (this extends your program a bit), find an internship or a full time job in the summer. Doing all these keeps you on status and you have not broken any rule whatsoever.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by SophyO: 2:53pm On Nov 29, 2020
Hello Everyone,

Hope you doing great.

I have a very clean, neat and amazing one room available for rent January 1st in Markham, Ontario for $750. Its all inclusive. It has its own private laundry.Looking for a single lady or guy. Its a two bedroom and one room is currently available. Its close to the bustop, grocery store and banks. Nice owner and top notch neighborhood. Please if interested kindly send a private message. No kids or pets unfortunately. It's for singles only.

Please tell anyone who may be interested as well. Start the new year in a lovely accommodation. Cheers
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Queengel: 7:10pm On Nov 29, 2020
Fhemmmy:


Then you have no problem then oh . . . If you live in an hostel at school, it is not cheap at all, though comes with some advantages . . . But when you leave outside of the campus, say sharing like a 3 B/D Apartment and sharing kitchen and washrooms, you might be able to get something almost half what you paying within campus.
Feeding is cheaper too when you do the cooking yourself . . . . But not if you wanna be eating Eba, Fufu and Akpu oh, cos those aint cheap and you dont wanna be making the house stinks with Ogbono . . . lol
plt is it too hard for a 17 year old to get admission with olevel to a Canada university
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Fhemmmy: 11:09pm On Nov 29, 2020
Queengel:
plt is it too hard for a 17 year old to get admission with olevel to a Canada university

Nothing is hard . . .Apply with your best and be hopeful

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Jus4c: 4:41am On Nov 30, 2020
Hello everyone,
I would like to connect with someone in Windsor who can help or give advice with respect to apartment rental. I will be coming to the University of Windsor next year with my family ( Wife and Kids), and I would need a 2-bedroom apartment with a cost of no more than $1000 USD per month. It would have been much better to land and search for one myself, but due to the family size, it might not work that way. Hence, the need to connect with someone already on ground who may have very important information concerning some of the available apartments nearby. Anyone living in Windsor who can be of help in this regard would be appreciated.Thanks.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by JosephYemsol(m): 7:29am On Nov 30, 2020
NairaLuck:
Hello everyone who lives in Brantford Ontario, I am coming to CONESTOGA College

Congrats once again. I sent you a mail. Id love us discuss 1 or 2 things plx as I also applied to conestoga, awaiting adm
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Etrusen(m): 5:06pm On Nov 30, 2020
Naijaforeigner:


Sorry for my late response, I did not get your mention and this thread is not on the first page of the travel section.

The honest truth is the chances are very slim. As a student, you are only allowed to work for 20 hours and that can only take care of your feeding and accommodation. Getting a job to pay your tuition means you will work more than 20 hours, which might, depending on the situation, affect you getting a PR or PGWP when you are done with your studies.

These are the options I think you have;

However, I know some people who work more than 20 hours by doing cash jobs (so this does not reflect on their SIN number). Although, the chances of getting cash jobs depends on your city. I must be honest, only major cities in Canada (such as Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Alberta and so forth) have or offer steady cash jobs and it is not a guarantee.

Another option is getting a job on campus and working outside campus as well. As a student in Canada, you are allowed to work for unlimited number of hours on campus. If you are lucky to get a job on campus plus another job outside campus, you may be able to pull through. This also depends on the campus and city. Not all campuses have jobs for students on site.

P.s I know some people that have been able to pull it off but they are very few and this also depends on factors such as how much is the tuition. A student that has to pay $3,000 every semester is not facing as much pressure as someone who has to pay $8,000 every semester. The flexibility of payment and deadline by the school is another factor.





please fellow nairalanders I really need advice in regard to my plan relocation to Canada.
I plan to move over to Canada for studies, currently I have duo investment that is fetching me money (Agriculture and fashion designing).
I passed out of secondary school 2016 so I decided to learn skill ( designing ) now I currently operate mine in addition to my agricultural investment.
I decided it is time I go back to school but the current educational situation in the country is not encouraging so I thought it wise to just move over to where I can get a education and in the same time work to earn money considering the fact that our money is low when compelled to that of Canada.
I really advice if its possible to be schooling and the same time working.
2, how much will it cost me to move over ( am alone and under 30 )
3 am also looking seek for a permanent residence if maybe am through with schooling
please what do you guys think?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by samsung007(m): 6:10pm On Nov 30, 2020
Queengel:
plt is it too hard for a 17 year old to get admission with olevel to a Canada university



I think it possible..Just do your findings and ask the right question..

It shall end in praise

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Chocs(f): 11:27am On Dec 06, 2020
No, it is not. Check out several schools, look at the requirements for the course you’re interested in, then apply if you meet the requirements.

All the best
Queengel:
plt is it too hard for a 17 year old to get admission with olevel to a Canada university

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by 95seun(m): 11:46am On Dec 16, 2020
Good morning House,

Anyone sending money to Nigeria or can help complete a payment ?
I need $1000 CAD, I can meet up in person within Lagos State to complete the transaction.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by umulobi: 1:52pm On Dec 16, 2020
I need a room in a shared flat in Montreal, Quebec. I will be coming by February 2021.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Ade1toonna: 7:50pm On Dec 31, 2020
Please can you link me to your agent
Am tired of scammy
umulobi:
I need a room in a shared flat in Montreal, Quebec. I will be coming by February 2021.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by sharone21(f): 1:55am On Jan 04, 2021
Adeyinka112:
I'd like to know more about this. Thanks

Very possible to run online in Cameroon even for Masters. You get accredited government degree from PRIVATE institution. Run it anywhere globally. Including Nurses with RN already can run BSc Nursing( 1 year top up degree). Pay in CFA which is lower than Naira( via Western Union or Money Gram from Nigeria or globally. You can reach me for details NP.

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